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Fall is here and the OAG is buzzing with excitement!  September brings a week of exciting art activations. Be sure to join us! From mural projects and artist talks to exciting festivals, there’s something for everyone at Ottawa’s home for the arts.  Artist Activations  Beginning September 18, visitors to the gallery...

The Ottawa Art Gallery is excited to announce that the exhibition catalogue for Shapes In Between: Norman Takeuchi – A Retrospective is now available.  With texts by Alexandra Badzak, Frances Itani, Bryce Kanbara, Sachiko Okuda, Catherine Sinclair, and graphic art by David Collier, this publication accompanies Shapes in Between: Norman Takeuchi – A...

OAG’s exhibition A Family Palette, showcasing the works of Frances-Anne Johnston, Franz Johnston and Franklin Arbuckle, travelled from the OAG to the RiverBrink Art Museum in Queenston, Ontario! (on view: April 21 – August 19, 2023)  Queenston is in the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. It offers sweeping views of the Niagara...

After its success at the Ottawa Art Gallery (April 23, 2022 – March 5, 2023) the exhibition Dark Ice, showcasing the works of artists Leslie Reid and Robert Kautuk, travelled up north to the Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum in Iqaluit (on view: April 8 – September 15, 2023).    Iqaluit, the capital...

Winners of the inaugural TRIAS Art Prize now have their artwork displayed at The Ottawa Hospital (TOH), General Campus, where they can now be enjoyed by patients, staff, and visitors until they reach their permanent home at The Ottawa Hospital’s New Campus Development.    A partnership between The Ottawa Hospital and...

The exhibition, built with contributions from the community, will explore hip-hop’s five pillars: breaking, emceeing, DJ-ing, graffiti, and knowledge through a timeline of art and archives. The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) and SHIFTER are thrilled to announce the opening of 83 ’til infinity: 40 years of hip-hop in the Ottawa-Gatineau...

Chickadees and Flowers, an exceptional work by Indigenous artist Mairi Brascoupé, has been unveiled and is on view at the Ottawa Art Gallery. The artwork is a risograph print inspired by a birch bark biting, and celebrates the unique history, beauty, and culture of the Anishinābe (Algonquin) peoples.  With chickadees...

The collaboration sees Uniqlo supporting OAG’s free admission and special access programs, inviting everyone to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of art. OTTAWA, CANADA – June 14, 2023 – The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) is thrilled to announce a partnership with UNIQLO, a company that shares its vision of...

OAG is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated list of Critics’ Choice artists for the 2023 Give to Get Art auction! These remarkable works have been handpicked by a panel of external jurors. Year after year, this exclusive selection adds an extra touch of brilliance to the auction.   OAG’s annual...

Sky Garden features art created during Creative Space, a weekly art workshop designed for people that carry mental illness experiences, bringing attention to May being mental health awareness month.  OTTAWA – May 11th, 2023 – Yesterday afternoon, the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) inaugurated the group exhibition Sky Garden, featuring the...